2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cerwinske
A Polish surname derived from the Slavic personal name Cierwin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Cerwinske. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cerwinske surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Cerwinske in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerwinske, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cerwinske
The surname Cerwinske is believed to have originated in Poland in the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "czerwień," meaning "red," possibly referring to someone with red hair or a person from a red-colored town or region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a document from the village of Czerwińsk, located in the Masovian Voivodeship of central Poland, dated around 1375. This document mentions a person named Piotr Cerwinski, likely a resident of the village at that time.
In the 16th century, there are records of a family with the surname Cerwinski residing in the city of Kraków, which was then the capital of Poland. This family was involved in various trades, including metalworking and leatherworking.
During the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth period (1569-1795), the name Cerwinski was also found in various regions of modern-day Belarus and Lithuania, indicating that the name had spread beyond Poland's borders.
One notable historical figure with the surname Cerwinski was Jan Cerwinski (1800-1879), a Polish poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Polish Romantic movement. His works celebrated Polish culture and history, and he was considered an important voice in the struggle for Polish independence.
Another individual of note was Kazimierz Cerwinski (1858-1919), a Polish military officer who fought in World War I. He served in the Polish Legions, a military formation created to fight for Polish independence, and later became a general in the newly formed Polish Army after the war.
In the 20th century, the surname Cerwinski can be found in various parts of the world, as Polish immigrants and their descendants settled in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.
One notable individual with the surname Cerwinski was Henryk Cerwinski (1920-2002), a Polish-American artist and sculptor who was known for his large-scale public works. His sculptures can be found in various cities across the United States, including Chicago and New York.
Overall, the surname Cerwinske has a rich history rooted in Poland, with connections to various regions and historical periods. It has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, military figures, and artists, reflecting the diverse experiences of those who have borne this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cerwinske
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerwinske, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cerwinske bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cerwinske surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 104
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cerwinske
Cerwinske appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,512 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,682 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,512 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,682 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cerwinske surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #150,935 | -2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 108 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cerwinske bearers went from 112 to 108 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,682 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #150,935.
FAQ
Cerwinske surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cerwinske?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Cerwinske. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Cerwinske?
Cerwinske ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Cerwinske. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cerwinske.
Has Cerwinske become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cerwinske went from 112 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Cerwinske?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerwinske, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cerwinske in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cerwinske appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cerwinske (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cerwinske mean?
A Polish surname derived from the Slavic personal name Cierwin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cerwinske (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Cerwinske?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Cerwinske at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.